Broadmouth Creek Wcd Dam-Phillips 8 Dam
Broadmouth Creek Wcd Dam-Phillips 8
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Phillips 8 is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Anderson, South Carolina, along the Broad Mouth Creek. Constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 32 feet in height and spans 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 432 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a protective barrier against potential flooding events in the area.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Phillips 8 has a high hazard potential and is categorized as being in fair condition. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled outlet gates and a controlled spillway, ensuring effective water management during periods of high discharge. Despite its age, the dam remains a critical infrastructure component in the region, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its continued functionality and safety for nearby residents and property.
With a very high risk rating and a history of modifications and updates, Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Phillips 8 is a key player in the water resource management and climate resilience efforts in South Carolina. As it continues to fulfill its flood risk reduction role, stakeholders and environmental enthusiasts alike can appreciate the importance of this structure in safeguarding the community and surrounding areas from the impacts of extreme weather events and potential flooding disasters.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Broadmouth Creek Wcd Dam-Phillips 8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 358 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 93 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 34 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 775 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 9 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 21 cfs | → |
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Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Broadmouth Creek Wcd Dam-Phillips 8.
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About Broadmouth Creek Wcd Dam-Phillips 8
Where does the data for Broadmouth Creek Wcd Dam-Phillips 8 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.